Curtis Courtney, New Orleans ,LA.Member Since January 2009Artist Statement Curtis is a product of a Midwestern upbringing coupled with acompulsion to express his creativity in multiple artistic venues. His earlyworks were considered brilliant, singular and raw. Curt enrolled inphotographic design at Baldwin-Wallace College where his professionaltalents came to light. Working to polish these inherent natural abilitiesand salve his natural curiosity Curt began to independently study oil's,watercolors and clay. Computer aided art and design quickly followed andCurt explored the combination of traditional arts and technology. Hisefforts led to scholarships at Savannah College of Art and Design where hestudied for two years. Not content to be confined by the walls of academia, Curt begancontemplating the works and lives of the Masters leading to a brief stint inParis to observe their art first hand. Inspired Curt began to create inearnest for personal and public consumption and committed to a life ofartistic endeavor. His concentrated efforts have produced a new level ofartistic achievement and growing following of admirers. Curt has taken up residence in New Orleans where the vitality andunique character of the city gives Curtis unequaled creative stimulation.Curtis uses New Orleans as a muse as he creates new works and plies histrade as a street artist. His lifestyle allows Curtis to remain close to theroots of many of his inspirations while he continues to refine his art andexplore new methods for future works.